Cowan’s Firearms and Militaria Auction

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Cowan’s Firearms and Militaria Auction
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Japanese Matchlock Rifle,300 - Japanese Matchlock Rifle,
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.470 bore diameter, 38.5" tapered octagonal barrel terminating to a tulip at muzzle. Top of barrel with brass inlays. Wood stock with brass inl...
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Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Albanian Miquelet Longarm,301 - Albanian Miquelet Longarm,
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ca 1820. .640 bore diameter, 56" round tapered barrel terminating in a bell muzzle. Top of barrel with raised Arabic designs. All metal with br...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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English Flintlock Trade Rifle,302 - English Flintlock Trade Rifle,
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.50 smoothbore, 20" round barrel with Birmingham proofs on left side of barrel. Wood stock with brass buttplate, triggerguard and sideplate. Co...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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English Flintlock Brass Barreled Blunderbuss and Bayonet by 303 - English Flintlock Brass Barreled Blunderbuss and Bayonet by
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ca 1780-1790. 14.5" two staged barrel, octagonal at the breech with early Birmingham view and proof marks. Sliding latch on the tang for the sp...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Irish Flintlock Blunderbuss by Dobson Presented to D. Peet, 304 - Irish Flintlock Blunderbuss by Dobson Presented to D. Peet,
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ca 1790. 1.5" muzzle diameter, 14.5" three-staged octagonal-to-round barrel. Top flat engraved Dublin. Left side of flat engraved Gift of ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Joseph Manton,305 - Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Joseph Manton,
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16 gauge, 27.5" double barrels with patent breech and platinum blow out plugs. Locks marked Joseph Manton. Nicely engraved patterns on locks, b...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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English Percussion Musket,306 - English Percussion Musket,
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ca late 18th century. .74 caliber, 16.5" smoothbore barrel with 14" spring bayonet. Round steel barrel fitted with a triangular hollow sec...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Snyder Conversion Shotgun,307 - Snyder Conversion Shotgun,
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12 gauge, 27.5" barrel. Belgian barrel mark. U.S. stamp on the conversion. Condition: Firearm has a pleasing brown barrel patina and a nice mus...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Percussion Double Barrel Rifle by Devisme,308 - Percussion Double Barrel Rifle by Devisme,
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.70 caliber, made by Devisme. 25" double octagonal barrels, bottom of barrels have proof marks with an oval with crown over DR, and one barrel ...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Turkish Blunderbuss Pistol with Miquelet Lock,309 - Turkish Blunderbuss Pistol with Miquelet Lock,
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10.75" chased and gold gilt barrel. Stock with pearl, abalone and bone inlays. Condition: Excellent.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Decorator Flintlock Blunderbuss,310 - Decorator Flintlock Blunderbuss,
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.54 caliber, 11.5" octagonal barrel, this is an interesting firearm that appears to be a wheel lock that was converted to flintlock. Wood stock...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Pair of English Flintlock Brass Blunderbuss Pistols by Raper311 - Pair of English Flintlock Brass Blunderbuss Pistols by Raper
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ca 1830s. 7" brass octagonal-to-round barrels signed Raper Leeds with Birmingham proof marks. Barrels are fitted with spring bayonets, released...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 9,000.00
 
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London Flintlock Blunderbuss Pocket Pistol by Bond312 - London Flintlock Blunderbuss Pocket Pistol by Bond
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.650 bore, 3.5" octagonal-to-round barrel, stamped London on the top flat. Blunderbuss muzzle is .70 diameter. Engraved iron tang, beveled lock...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol,313 - Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol,
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.77 bore diameter, 8" brass cannon-style barrel. Top of barrel marked Royal Exchange London. Left flat with British barrel proofs. Brass lockpl...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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English Brass Barreled Flintlock Pistol,314 - English Brass Barreled Flintlock Pistol,
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.54 caliber, 8" brass octagonal barrel. Brass lockplate, walnut stock. Left side of barrel with Birmingham proofs. Condition: Pistol has nice a...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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London Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by Southall,315 - London Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by Southall,
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ca 1818. .48 caliber, 1.75" smoothbore barrel with lug for removal. Brass frame with maker's name Southall signed in an oval surrounded by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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London Flintlock Over and Under Tap-Action Pistol by Goodwin316 - London Flintlock Over and Under Tap-Action Pistol by Goodwin
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.435 bore diameter, 2.25" turnoff double barrels cut for a barrel key and numbered 2 and 3 on both the iron and brass metal surfaces at the bre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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English New Land Pattern Flintlock Tower Horse Pistol,317 - English New Land Pattern Flintlock Tower Horse Pistol,
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.71 bore, 9" barrel with Birmingham view and proof marks. Regulation bronze furniture. The flat lockplate is marked Tower with a crown and G.R....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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English Flintlock Overcoat Pistol,318 - English Flintlock Overcoat Pistol,
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3.75" Damascus twist barrel with a flat bead sight. Flat beveled lockplate with a stepped tail, steel spring with a roller, waterproof pan and ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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English 1759 Pattern Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol,319 - English 1759 Pattern Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol,
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.65 caliber, 9" round barrel with Birmingham proofs. Tower of London private proof marks on the barrel. The furniture is regulation bronze. Rou...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Lot of Two Belgian Regulation Flintlock Pistols,320 - Lot of Two Belgian Regulation Flintlock Pistols,
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ca 1840s. .70 caliber, 9" tapered barrel. Rounded lock, walnut full stock, with regulation mounts. Crown stamped on a lockplate. No provision f...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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London Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by W. Salmon,321 - London Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by W. Salmon,
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ca 1815. .45 caliber, 2.25" turn-off rifled barrel, a sliding safety engages the cock. The action is engraved on the right side London in an ov...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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English Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by Wm. Shellon,322 - English Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol by Wm. Shellon,
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ca 1825. .50 caliber, 4.5" turn-off barrel. Left side of frame signed Wm. Shellon in an oval amidst floral engraving. Right side of frame with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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London Over and Under Tap-Action Flintlock Pocket Pistol by 323 - London Over and Under Tap-Action Flintlock Pocket Pistol by
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ca 1815. .40 caliber, 2.25" round barrels. Left side of frame signed Ryan S. Watson in an oval surrounded by floral ornament and stylized sunra...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Boxlock Flintlock Pistol by Theo Richards,324 - Boxlock Flintlock Pistol by Theo Richards,
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.45 caliber, 1.625" round screw off barrel. Safety behind hammer. Wood grip. Condition: Excellent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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P. Webley & Son Revolver,325 - P. Webley & Son Revolver,
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.450 caliber, 2.5" barrel. Marked Police 209 on right side of frame. Checkered wood grips with lanyard ring in butt. Condition: Firearm needs s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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English Flintlock Pistol by Richardson,326 - English Flintlock Pistol by Richardson,
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.650 bore diameter, 9" octagonal barrel, marked on top of barrel Manchester. Walnut stock. Condition: All metal surfaces have a nice soft patin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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French Model 1873 Navy Revolver,327 - French Model 1873 Navy Revolver,
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11mm caliber, octagonal-to-round barrel, serial number G99241. Checkered wood grips. Condition: Very sharp and crisp metal with a nice soft brown pati
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Pair of French Dueling Pistols by Bastidue A' Toulouse,328 - Pair of French Dueling Pistols by Bastidue A' Toulouse,
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.54 caliber rifled, 7.75" octagonal barrel, fruit wood stocks. Engraved locks and hammers. Locks marked Bastidue A' Toulouse. Condition: Al...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Pair of Bavarian Holster Flintlock Pistols with Shoulder Sto329 - Pair of Bavarian Holster Flintlock Pistols with Shoulder Sto
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ca 1750. .49 caliber, 10.5" swamped barrels with micro-groove rifling. Barrels are signed in silver on the sighting flats Iacob Kuchenreuter. I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,300.00BP) = 7,800.00
 
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French Flintlock Horse Pistol by Tangvy of Paris,330 - French Flintlock Horse Pistol by Tangvy of Paris,
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.50 caliber, 11.5" octagonal at the breech, decorated with raised gilt floral forms, then becoming sixteen sided and then changing to round wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol,331 - Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol,
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ca 1820-1830. .550 bore diameter, 12.25" round barrel with a sighting flat and a brass bead front sight. Breech with a possible maker's mar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Pair of Balkan Flintlock Pistols,332 - Pair of Balkan Flintlock Pistols,
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.62 caliber smooth bore, 13" blued round barrel, nice engraved locks with flat cocks with swan-shaped necks, water proof pans, rollers on the f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 13,200.00
 
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Balkan Flintlock Pistol,333 - Balkan Flintlock Pistol,
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.650 bore, 12.5" cannon style barrel. Front band, buttcap, triggerguard are silver with raised work. Beveled banana shaped flintlock. Stock wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (725.00 + 145.00BP) = 870.00
 
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Turkish Flintlock Pistol,334 - Turkish Flintlock Pistol,
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ca 1820. .62 caliber, 12.25" round blued, smooth bore barrel with rubbed floral engravings. Flat beveled lock and swan-neck bridled cock with l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Turkish Flintlock Pistol,335 - Turkish Flintlock Pistol,
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.50 caliber, 12.5" flared octagonal-to-round with under rib. Barrel is fully covered with silver inlayed and brass rosettes decorations. Wood s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (625.00 + 125.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Mediterranean-Style Decorator Flintlock Pistol,336 - Mediterranean-Style Decorator Flintlock Pistol,
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.60 caliber smooth bore, 12" round barrel, front band brass, iron butt cap, trigger guard and side plate. Wood stock with raised carving behind...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol,337 - Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol,
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.60 caliber, 11" cannon-style barrel, relief engraved barrel and lock. Silver wire inlayed in stock. Condition: Well used, but solid.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Spanish Miquelet Pistol,338 - Spanish Miquelet Pistol,
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.675 bore diameter, 10" octagonal-to-round barrel. Miquelet-style lock marked HI. Wood stock with brass furniture and a belt hook. Condition: E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Belgian Percussion Target Pistol by Anton Hanquet,339 - Belgian Percussion Target Pistol by Anton Hanquet,
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.50 caliber, 9.75" octagonal rifled barrel, with patent breech. Single-set trigger, nicely engraved, fine figured wood stock. Condition: Excell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Pair of Brass Barrel Percussion Single-Shots with Folding Ba340 - Pair of Brass Barrel Percussion Single-Shots with Folding Ba
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.52 caliber, 5" brass octagonal barrels with round muzzle and folding bayonets. Checkered wood grips with some silver wire inlays. Safeties on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Pepperbox Percussion Revolver by W. Cartwright,341 - Pepperbox Percussion Revolver by W. Cartwright,
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ca 1840. .36 caliber, six-shot revolver with fluted barrel cylinder. Birmingham proof marks stamped in between the barrels. Signed by W. Cartwright (o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Pair of English Percussion Pistols,342 - Pair of English Percussion Pistols,
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.45 caliber, 8" octagonal barrels, forward percussion locks with safeties. Checkered pistol grip stocks. Condition: All metal surfaces are brow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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German Percussion Pistols by G.A. Gruber in Suhl,343 - German Percussion Pistols by G.A. Gruber in Suhl,
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ca 1835. .50 caliber rifled, 7.5" octagonal barrels. Swamped, Damascus pattern barrels are signed G.A. Gruber in Suhl. Barrels are rifled with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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All Metal Oriental Edged Weapon,344 - All Metal Oriental Edged Weapon,
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10" curved blade with two fullers. Metal handle decorated in flowers and vines. Condition: Good.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Balkan Yataghan with Silver Mounted Grip and Scabbard,345 - Balkan Yataghan with Silver Mounted Grip and Scabbard,
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20" steel curved blade with thick back edge tapering to a sharp edge. No fullers. Left side of blade near the hilt has a silver dimensional mak...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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Oriental Silver Ceremonial Sword,346 - Oriental Silver Ceremonial Sword,
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21.5" blade, with ornate decorated silver handle and carved wood. Condition: Excellent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Japanese Katana Samurai Sword,347 - Japanese Katana Samurai Sword,
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with 25.5" long blade with Sugba type Hamon (temper line), with tooled copper Habaki, three Nakago-ana (hilt mounting hole) unsigned Nakago (ta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Two Japanese Swords: Russo-Japanese Sword & WWII Army Office348 - Two Japanese Swords: Russo-Japanese Sword & WWII Army Office
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1st being the Russo-Japanese War Army Officer's sword and scabbard also called Kyu-gunto sword, this example is of the Katana type with longer (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Japanese Katana Samurai Sword,349 - Japanese Katana Samurai Sword,
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with 24.35" long blade with Sugba type Hamon (temper line), with filed brass plated copper Habaki, two Nakago-ana (hilt mounting hole) unsigned...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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